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Lot# 1366 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1366 Great Britain

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    1856, 6 d. lilac, plate 1, used with 1857, 2 d. blue, plate 6, lettered OB-PB, vertical pair, used on Registered cover, from Penrith to Lancaster, dated 22 July 1857, tied by "606" sideways duplex, to reverse a Lancaster arrival in green dated the same day, the 6 d. has small fault top right side and a paper flaw lower left into the value tab, but does not detract from this fine and very attractive uncreased cover, the 2 d. blues are extremely fresh and a vibrant shade, scarce provincial Registered to a provincial destination.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF